Public Citizen submitted a FOIA request to OMB for records concerning the implementation of President Trump's executive order to cut back on regulations. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Public Citizen filed suit.Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent) (md) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

2017-09-26

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STANDING ORDER: The parties are directed to read the attached Standing Order Governing Civil Cases Before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan in its entirety upon receipt. The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives in the attached Standing Order.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 09/26/17. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1) (mac) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

2017-10-02

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NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Leeson Sroka on behalf of OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (Sroka, Scott) (Entered: 10/02/2017)

2017-10-25

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ANSWER to Complaint by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.(Sroka, Scott) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

2017-10-27

MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiff brings this action pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 5 U.S.C. § 552. The parties are directed to meet and confer and propose a joint scheduling order for further proceedings in this case by no later than November 27, 2017. The parties' joint proposed scheduling order shall address the following: (1) The status of plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) The anticipated number of documents responsive to plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) The anticipated date(s) for release of documents responsive to plaintiff's FOIA request; (4) Whether a motion for an Open America stay is likely in this case; (5) Whether a Vaughn index will be required in this case; (6) Whether this case would benefit from referral to a magistrate judge or the District Court Mediation Program for purposes of settlement; and (7) A proposed briefing schedule for dispositive motions, if applicable. If the parties are unable to agree on a joint recommendation, the joint proposed scheduling order shall include each party's individual recommendations. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 27, 2017. (lcegs2) (Entered: 10/27/2017)

MINUTE ORDER. In view of 7 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report, including a recommendation for further proceedings, if any, by no later than December 4, 2017. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November 28, 2017. (lcegs2) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

MINUTE ORDER. In view of 8 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than May 15, 2018. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 11, 2017. (lcegs2) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

MINUTE ORDER. In view of 9 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than September 17, 2018. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on June 11, 2018. (lcegs2) (Entered: 06/11/2018)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of 10 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than November 16, 2018. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/2/2018. (lcegs2) (Entered: 10/02/2018)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of 12 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to submit a further joint status report by no later than March 15, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 11/20/2018. (lcegs2) (Entered: 11/20/2018)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of 14 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than April 15, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/15/2019. (lcegs2) (Entered: 03/15/2019)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of 15 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than May 29, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/30/2019. (lcegs2) (Entered: 04/30/2019)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of 16 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than July 1, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 5/31/2019. (lcegs2) (Entered: 05/31/2019)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of 17 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than August 5, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 7/2/2019. (lcegs2) (Entered: 07/02/2019)